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Kennedy High School's FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE is 050966
TIME LINE FOR SENIORS
SEPTEMBER
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Make sure your fall and spring schedules of classes include career/college/major admission requirements.
Get applications for the college(s) you wish to attend by checking with the school’s website for online
registration
Sign up for the ACT or SAT test, along with any required SAT Subject Tests as early as possible. Most
schools will not accept a test taken after the December date, and several require the test be taken by the
November date
Surf the Internet to locate college and financial aid Information
Discuss ROP courses with your counselor
Pursue Scholarships at the www.jfkhs.org – Resources – Career Center/College Information –
Scholarships.
Register at www.fastweb.com for additional Scholarships
OCTOBER
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Identify staff that can write strong recommendation letter for you. Give them your requests at least two
weeks before you need the letter.
Finish essay for college admission for UC’s or private schools
Attend College Fairs and make last visits to campuses (October 13, 2009 @ Ohlone College)
Begin submitting CSU application between October 1 and November 30
Begin submitting forms to private source of financial aid (i.e. campus scholarships, grants, etc.)
Pursue Scholarships at the www.jfkhs.org – Resources – Career Center/College Information –
Scholarships.
Register at www.fastweb.com for additional Scholarships
NOVEMBER
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Submit admission applications electronically to UC to UC beginning November 1 thru November 30.
Submit admission applications electronically to UC or CSU systems no later than November 30.
Obtain recommendation letters by November 15
Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov for the pre-application worksheet for the Free Application for Student Aid
(FAFSA) (March 2 deadline). Get a PIN number for you and a parent to electronically sign by registering at
www.pin.ed.gov
Have your transcripts sent to requesting colleges (See Mrs. May, our registrar, for request forms)
Pursue Scholarships at the www.jfkhs.org – Resources – Career Center/College Information –
Scholarships.
Register at www.fastweb.com for additional Scholarships
DECEMBER
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Last month to take the ACT or SAT (Check with your college site for deadline)
Get a PIN number to electronically sign your FAFSA form, one for you and one for a parent/guardian
Review the FAFSA form with your family and begin completing it.
Make last visits to colleges during vacation.
Begin to send in independent college/university applications
Pursue Scholarships at the www.jfkhs.org – Resources – Career/College Information – Scholarships.
Register at www.fastweb.com for additional Scholarships
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JANUARY
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Attend your school’s or local college’s financial aid night with your parents
Pick up your Cal Grant(Free money for the State of California to attend college) form from the College
Center, room 204, and return it ASAP (March 2 deadline) to the College Center
Register for AP exams.
Inquire about learning opportunities such as ROP and community colleges
If required by college, request 7th semester transcript to be sent
Pursue Scholarships at the www.jfkhs.org – Resources – Career Center/College Information –
Scholarships.
Register at www.fastweb.com for additional Scholarships
FEBRUARY
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File the FAFSA no later than March 2
File the Cal Grant no later than March 2
Follow specific campus guidelines regarding housing
Pursue Scholarships at the www.jfkhs.org – Resources – Career Center/College Information –
Scholarships.
Register at www.fastweb.com for additional Scholarships
MARCH
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Apply to community colleges; take placement exams
Begin to plan your summer work, school, or volunteer activities
Decide which AP test(s) to take
Pursue Scholarships at the www.jfkhs.org – Resources – Career Center/College Information – Scholarships
Register at www.fastweb.com for additional Scholarships.
APRIL
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Register for summer classes at community colleges or ROP
Return intent to register forms to your chosen college before May 1
Notify colleges your are not attending.
Pursue Scholarships at the www.jfkhs.org – Resources – Career Center/College Information – Scholarships
Register at www.fastweb.com for additional Scholarships
MAY
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ATHLETES: to play college athletics, you must be certified by the NCAA Register at
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Take Analytical Writing Place Exams if attending UC in the fall
Take AP exams
Register for summer programs at college campuses
Notify scholarship advisor of grants to be included in Awards Ceremony (room 204)
Return forms for on campus orientation programs
Thank those who helped you succeed
Pursue Scholarships at the www.jfkhs.org – Resources – Career Center/College Information –
Scholarships.
Register at www.fastweb.com for additional Scholarships
June
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Ensure that your final transcript is sent to your chosen college